Spend your Sunday afternoons immersed in arts and music at the UTRGV Concert Series at IMAS, a special series of performances by faculty and students from the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Music. Ranging from the romantics to the contemporary with piano, cello, jazz, voice and percussion, these community concerts are immersed in the fine art galleries of the International Music of Art and Science and great for the whole family.
On November 16, visitors can enjoy the UTRGV Opera Theatre: Masquerades, Marriage, and Mischief. The Romantic Cello: Janacek, Jessie Montgomery, and Rachmaninoff will be presented on December 14. UTRGV faculty pianist Dr. Brendan Kinsella and guest artist Dr. Daniel Saenz performs a soulful afternoon of music for violoncello and piano. From Janacek’s dreamy and imaginative “Fairy Tale” to Rachmaninoff”s thrilling Sonata for Violoncello and Piano, this recital is sure to delight and inspire.
A jazz combo directed by Marco Guerra will play on January 25, 2026. February 22, 2026 will be an Afternoon of Marimba with the UTRGV Percussion Studio. This program will feature students performing solo pieces and chamber music for the marimba. The marimba is a large keyboard instrument with wooden keys, praised for its resonance and pleasing tones.
March 29, 2026, will feature Elle et moi: A Celebration of Women in French Melodie. The concert will feature Soprano Diane Walkter and pianist Michael Ensign. The last concert of the season will be on May 3, 2026, featuring Alma Flamenca, a live performance featuring selections from an upcoming recording of the same name. In this concert, guitarist Kurt Martinez and percussionist Marco Guerra explore the expressive depth and rhythmic vitality of authentic flamenco, presenting arrangements that highlight the intimate dialogue between guitar and percussion.
The concerts are included with general admission. Free for IMAS Members and UTRGV College of Fine Arts Patrons of the Arts. General Admission is $9 for adults, $5 for seniors 65+. All concerts are held from 2 to 3 p.m.
Tickets can be purchased ahead of time at theimasonline.org. IMAS is located at 1900 W. Nolana Ave. in McAllen. Call (956) 681-2800 for more information.
